The eight lost counties of Yunzhou are located in the west of Yunzhou. The terrain is like a big hammer sticking out, and Nantian County is the handle of this hammer. It is next to Yunzhou. Anyone who enters the lost eight counties must first enter This county has been an important place for military strategists since ancient times. To the west of it is the Kunwu Mountain, the remnant of the 100,000 mountains, to the southwest is the great plain connecting the other seven counties, and to the south is the Lijiang River. , across the bank are the tribes of the Southern Barbarians...
If you count the "Purple Turban Bandits" entrenched on Kunwu Mountain, Nantian County can be said to be facing enemies on three sides, and the situation is difficult. Fortunately, there are national righteous men with strong appeal such as "Nantian Yilong" Mr. Wei Xiaotian Wei, more Chinese people in the eight counties gather here, and there are passionate men from the mainland of Kyushu to help out. Keeping one side of the land without losing water and soil allowed the imperial court to gather troops and gain an advantage in the main battlefield between the southern part of Yunzhou and the Nanman tribes. Otherwise, if the Nanman troops marched from here, they would immediately form a pincer attack on the frontier troops in the southern part of Yunzhou. I am afraid that the fertile soil of Yunzhou has already been wiped out.
The Li River in the south of Nantian County flows eastward from here and joins the Gunlong River to form a mighty river of water. It goes eastward, passes through Jingzhou and Yangzhou, and goes straight to the sea. The mighty water almost divides the Shenwu Continent into two halves. The momentum is still above the Yangtze River in the previous life.
Here, Yunzhou has a spring-like climate all year round, coupled with the huge plains, fertile soil and abundant products.
Among them, the wilderness where "Yunlan Township" is located has particularly rich pastures. In the distance is a tributary of the Li River, with the sound of water. On the plain, there is a hill in the middle, and a magnificent castle is built on the hill, leaning against a steep wall. The towering cliff, facing a small river winding like a belt, is even more spectacular.
On the plain below the mountain, four tall camps surrounded the fertile field for tens of miles. They formed horns with each other, and the situation was dangerous. They formed a very strong screen here. Difficult to defend, extremely safe.
When Ye Qingxuan and Huang Taiming passed the official road and walked out of the dense forest, their eyes suddenly opened up. The rice fields in front of them were like blankets of different sizes, forming a beautiful pattern, and they couldn't help but feel relaxed and happy.
On the meadow full of pleasing colors, blue, green and black, more than a dozen lakes of different sizes are pasted like mirrors. The beauty is so beautiful that the two of them hold their breath in admiration.
No matter from any angle, the end of the grassland is a line of undulating peaks, extending endlessly.
In this paradise like a fairyland, there are densely distributed all kinds of livestock—white sheep, yellow cattle, and horses of various colors. They play leisurely and rest, making the whole farm and pasture more colorful.
Ye Qingxuan was driving the carriage, Huang Taiming was sitting next to him, and Xiaodouzi who had woken up behind looked at him with his head poking his head. The three of them were fascinated by the sight, even Huang Taiming's master and servant, who were poisoned in their bodies, would also linger Many of the depression in my heart dissipated.
Ye Qingxuan smelled the aroma of grass and trees, and sighed comfortably: "'Yunlan Township', where is this 'Xiang', it is simply a fairyland, it should be called 'Yunlan Fairyland'..."
Huang Taiming smiled and pointed to the four camps and the castle on the hill in the distance, and said: "Look at the castles and camps on the mountain and below the mountain. They are full of murderous spirits. How can they be called fairyland? I think it is called 'Yunlan Castle'. More suitable."
Ye Qingxuan chuckled, raised his horsewhip, and said with a snap, "It's Ji Guanglan's home after all. He's an old man, and he almost killed your family in the end. How can you not be careful? The current Ji family Is the owner still this old man?"
Huang Taiming shook his head and said: "A few years ago there was a big change, the old man has long since stopped asking about world affairs, and now the old man's eldest son Ji Dingshi is the successor of the family... Sigh, this Ji Dingshi is almost my father-in-law." …”
Ye Qingxuan suddenly felt that he wanted to laugh out loud, and said, "Is it a bit frustrating for you to see your old father-in-law in this state now? Now, the former old father-in-law who has a deep hatred with your family , maybe you will be cut into pieces to comfort the souls of the dead clansmen..."
"Even so, I'd rather..."
"Brother, you are willing, don't implicate me?"
"That's why I said I need you to come with me?"
"Ah? Let me accompany you to die?"
"Don't worry, the Ji family is very reasonable. If I die, I will never hurt you at all. Keep you so that I can collect the body for me. When the time comes, you can find a high place in the distance and bury me. Just let me look up there all the time..."
Ye Qingxuan sighed helplessly, pouted his mouth, and motioned to Xiaodouzi behind, "Shall I collect the corpse for you? What about him?"
"Him?" Huang Taiming looked back at Xiaodouzi who had a determined expression on his face, "Xiaodouzi is destined to die with me..."
"Master, I..." Xiaodouzi had a strange expression on his face, not knowing how to express his feelings.
"Why, don't you like it? You can either collect my body or die with me, you choose..."
Xiaodouzi's face turned red, and he shouted loudly: "Of course Xiaodouzi will go to die with the young master." Then he cupped his fists at Ye Qingxuan, "Please ask Brother Ye to bury me next to the young master's grave and let me go to the underworld!" I can also take care of the young master... "
"Well, good, very loyal, hahaha..."
Huang Taiming patted Xiaodouzi on the shoulder and laughed loudly, with a little hesitation there.
Ye Qingxuan sighed again, and said: "Okay, let the little Daoist send the two of you for a ride... Diligently practice the Daoist method, carefully feel the Taiming, Huanghua's true energy descends, the five internal organs conceive a fetus, ghosts are born in heaven, ascend to the supernatant, blessed Wisdom is omnipresent, this food is given to all living beings..."
Huang Taiming's high mood immediately became dumbfounding, "Master Daoist, even if I must die this trip, you don't need to sing "Huidu Rebirth Curse" now, do you?"
"Early death and late death, early recitation and early spirituality... hurry like a law!"
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Ye Qingxuan and his group drove the carriage and walked leisurely. The farmers in the rice fields on the side of the road stood up from time to time and looked at them from a distance, pointing at the group of people. Obviously, few outsiders came here.
Presumably, since the Lost Eight Counties fell into chaos, the Chinese people have been busy fleeing for their lives. Only here is a paradise. With its profound heritage, the Ji family took in refugees and trained masters, and soon formed a strong trend. The local forces, regardless of any party, did not buy it, and lived a small life by themselves. At most, they had a little contact with "Nanlong Villa", but it was limited to business contacts.
So for a long time, those who arrived here were either bandits and refugees who wanted to attack, or caravans doing business. They were always the people of the brigade. When did such a small carriage come here? Like my little daughter-in-law.
Such a situation naturally attracted the attention of the defenders. They guarded a camp on the official road, slowly opened the gate, rushed out with more than ten riders, and rushed towards Ye Qingxuan and his party.
Lai couldn't ride and poured into the straight road.
The big man riding the horse was dressed in a gray suit with a flying cloud embroidered on his lapel. There were twelve people in total...
The big horse galloped wildly, and arrived in front of the pony carriage where Ye Qingxuan was sitting in a short while. The warrior who led the way had a big bare head with a slanted scar on his face, showing his ferocity even more. The horse slows down.
Twelve warriors, riding tall horses, circled the carriage for a while. The twenty-four eyes of the twelve fell on the two of them like twenty-four arrows. With vigilant eyes, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Ye Qingxuan poked Xiaodouzi with his elbow, and the boy who watched the excitement with his mouth wide open finally realized it, and he clasped his fists and saluted and said, "Several elder brothers are happy, my young master is the junior of Mr. Ji, and I am here to visit today. pass… "
A dozen or so people in Mashan's faces darkened when they heard the words, a young man next to the bald man smiled sinisterly and said, "Hey, it's people who are visiting the old man again, there are so many people like this recently, I don't know Is it the spies sent by the imperial court, and they want our heads?"
Ye Qingxuan was stunned, let alone, the three of him had official identities, and he still had the token that Huo Dong, the "Golden Eye Eagle" gave him, this thing could be hidden from others, but He must not be able to hide it from Ji Guanglan, who used to be Huo Dong's immediate boss. It is even possible that the guards of the Ji family could recognize him.
Thinking of this, Ye Qingxuan hurriedly laughed and said: "The elder brothers are joking, we are really distant friends of the master's family, and this time we really came to visit the old man, so we dare not have the slightest evil intentions."
"Evil heart, it depends on you? Our old man's head is worth hundreds of thousands of taels of gold. You have no evil heart, it can only show that you are not qualified enough. Look at your outfits. Hehe, two of them were injured. Could it be that you met a little thief and got hurt like this?"
Everyone burst into laughter. Only the big bald man in the lead had a gloomy face and no smile.
Ye Qingxuan smiled awkwardly, and said: "The big brothers are right. I did encounter some thieves on the road, but..."
"Bah, it's just a fart! It's just relying on the previous friendship to take refuge here and ask for some money. Let me tell you, 'Yunlan Township' is not an asylum. Don't think that with a little injury, this little friendship can let you go. Our master takes you in, who knows your real purpose... But if you boys kneel down and beg for mercy, maybe the master will be extra merciful?"
The person who spoke was mocking, which immediately attracted another burst of laughter.
"Outsiders are not welcome in Yunlan Township, please come back... If you don't turn back, don't blame me for being ruthless and rude to you..."
This time it was the bald man with a gloomy face who spoke this time. As soon as he finished speaking, several people behind him had drawn their weapons and were ready to strike at any time.